Person

Murphy, James T.

4 articles

Lobbs Hill

Situated in the foothills of the Plenty ranges, Lobbs Hill serves as a focal point for the agricultural development and pioneer settlement of the Arthurs…

By Bruce G. Draper

Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall and Free Library

The establishment of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall and Free Library in 1886 represented a significant milestone in the social and cultural development of…

By Bruce G. Draper, Ken Murphy

Arthurs Creek Rifle Club

Established in March 1900 at the Hazelglen Hall, the Arthurs Creek Rifle Club emerged during the Boer War period to foster community marksmanship and military…

By Bruce G. Draper

What is in a name at Murphy’s Creek

The settlement of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century was significantly shaped by the arrival of two distinct Murphy families, whose prevalence in…

By Bruce G. Draper